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Bali tourism stable despite global geopolitical tensions: govt

Indonesias tourism ministry says Balis tourism sector has remained stable in recent weeks, despite global ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Conflicts cant be resolved solely by military action, says PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine

Finland President Alexander Stubb says international politics was unpredictable, where might is right and violence have once again become a foreign policy tool of choice

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:14 pm

Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children

Indonesia has introduced new rules restricting childrens access to highrisk digital platforms, aiming to curb ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:08 pm

Xsolla SDK Now Available for Game Developers Globally

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that has helped developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

SkyDrive Completes First Demo Flights in Tokyo

-SkyDrive Inc. (SkyDrive), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on all stakeholders to strengthen waste sorting efforts to prevent ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

Indonesia issues new rules to boost school safety, mental health

Indonesias education minister has unveiled new rules to foster safe, supportive schools and strengthen ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

Iran-Israel war: CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in West Asia

For Class 12, the exam scheduled on March 7 has been postponed and the situation will be reviewed for future exams

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:07 pm

Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood victims

The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun distributing several types of adaptive disaster social assistance funds ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?

Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistans most vulnerable security component.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Explained | Irans political system

Unlike the President, the Supreme Leader doesnt have any fixed term. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has had only two Supreme Leaders Khomeini (who died in 1989) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by a joint American-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:00 pm

Indonesia drafts presidential order to protect Sumatran elephants

Indonesia is preparing a presidential instruction to safeguard the endangered Sumatran elephant, as shrinking and ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:46 pm

Govt pushes researchindustry integration for economic growth

Indonesias Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry is urging stronger university and research roles ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:30 pm

Nepal polls: a defining moment that asks many questions

No party is expected to win a majority on its own; while Balendra Shah is the frontrunner, he may need support from the older political elite who too are eyeing a comeback after the Gen Z protests

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 5:08 pm

Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks

Indonesias Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:44 pm

Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push

President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:41 pm

Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health

Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:34 pm

Indonesia won't raise subsidized fuel prices despite global oil surge

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions

Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 3:59 pm

Minuteman III: doomsday missile of U.S. amid escalating war tensions with Iran

The Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile and forms one of the three pillars of the United States nuclear triad.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 3:57 pm

Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament

Nitish Kumar says the state's new government will have his full cooperation and guidance.

BBC 5 Mar 2026 2:50 pm

Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau

Indonesias Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:49 pm

Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java

Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:21 pm

RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge

Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:15 pm

The Hindu e-book on Iran offers a look at threats facing the Islamic Republic

This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its Resistance Economy that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the Axis of Resistance.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Sri Lanka says second Iranian ship awaits entry

Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) said it had recovered over 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed after a U.S. submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate - IRIS Dena - off Galle, the island's southern coastal town

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions

Indonesias minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

India andIran: Tied in tandem

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:05 pm

Indonesia remains profitable on US crude despite rising oil prices

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can remain profitable while importing crude from the United ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:58 pm

Bali allowed to reopen incinerators for woodwaste

Indonesias environment minister has reauthorized the use of incinerators in Bali under strict conditions, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:46 pm

Indonesia unveils multi-business forestry plan in Vienna Summit

Indonesia introduced its multi-business forestry strategy at a global forestry summit in Vienna, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

RI Govt warns traders to keep meet, egg prices below cap

Indonesias agriculture minister warned traders to keep prices of beef, chicken and eggs below government caps, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

Indonesia seeks release of two Pertamina vessels in Hormuz Strait

The Indonesian government is currently negotiating the release of two tankers belonging to PT Pertamina International ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia, UAE discuss Middle East tensions in phone call

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:18 pm

Indonesia starts US crude imports amid Middle East tensions

Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:13 pm

An atomic tug of war

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 1:11 pm

Jakarta prepares quick steps to handle dry-season air pollution

The Jakarta provincial government is preparing measures to curb air pollution during the dry season expected from early ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:07 pm

Cambridge drives a new era of digital maturity for the age of AI

As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Bali Immigration helps police track suspects in kidnapping case

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali is assisting police in monitoring the movements of foreign nationals ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

The Next Global AI Trend Has a Face: Kindred Labs Partners With IPX (LINE FRIENDS, BT21) to Turn Characters Into Everyday AI

-Kindred Labs today announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

U.S. will bitterly regret attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister

The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lankas southern coast

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Indonesia to boost oil storage amid Middle East conflict

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:57 am

Sugiono, Saudi FM discuss Middle East de-escalation

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:36 am

How the US-Iran War Has Upended Pakistans Diplomacy

Saudi Arabia, wary of further escalation, is unlikely to press Pakistan to deploy troops or join the conflict at this stage.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Indonesian Immigration arrests 13 Japanese nationals in scam raid

The Bogor Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office arrested 13 Japanese citizens suspected of scamming during a foreigner ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:28 am

More than 100 C-suite Retail Leaders to Speak at NRF 2026 APAC

The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled thefull conference ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:27 am

AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs

To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Iran-Israel war: Who are the Kurds, why US may align with them?

With a global population of 30 to 45 million people, they are one of the significant stateless ethnic group.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests

Guwahati: Voters across Nepal began streaming into polling stations on Thursday morning to cast their ballots in a watershed general election, first since the Gen Z-led uprising that toppled the government of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli last year. Polling for all 165 constituencies commenced at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at [] The post Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 5 Mar 2026 10:59 am

Use of Afghan soil for terror against Pakistan unacceptable: Army chief Munir

Asim Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan district along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:58 am

Operation Epic Fury Moves East: The Iran Conflict Has Left the Middle East

The possibility of expansion, into Asia and elsewhere, is no longer theoretical.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 10:42 am

Indonesia urges Meta's transparency on algorithms, content moderation

Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has called on digital platform giant Meta to be ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:33 am

OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says

OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon and others, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagons classified network

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:12 am

Yiwu Dazzling the World in the Year of the Horse

A news report fromYiwu Media Convergence Center: On the stage of the CMG(China Media Group) 2026 Year of the ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 9:37 am

Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact

Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:41 am

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

- Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:38 am

Nepal goes to polls in first general election since government-toppling Gen Z protests last year

The voting started at 7 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m.; the counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:11 am

Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney

Mark Carney spoke in the nations capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a fellow middle power partner

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:07 am

Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards

-Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:49 am

Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict

The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 4:56 am

U.S. House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina in a sign of continued frustration with the department's review and release of a tranche of documents regarding the disgraced financier

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 3:09 am

Spain denies U.S. claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

We will not be complicit in something that is harmful to the world and contrary to our values and interests, simply out of fear of retaliation, Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said after Trump had lashed out at Sanchez's government, calling Spain a errible ally

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:00 am

President Prabowo expresses condolences to Iran over death of Khamenei

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono officially conveyed the Indonesian Government's condolences for the ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 10:58 pm

President Prabowo urges unity as Middle East tensions escalate

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on the Indonesian people to maintain unity, especially amid escalating ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

Minister highlights MBG program for nutrition and character education

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program is an ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:37 pm

Indonesian businesses told to optimize trade agreements for growth

Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti has urged Indonesian business players to make optimal use of trade agreements ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

Can Nepal elections favour the return of Hindu monarchy?

Nepal, sandwiched between two populous neighbors, India and Tibet/China, goes to national polls on Thursday. Political observers across Asia are closely watching Pushpa Kamal Dahal (popularly known as Prachanda), a communist leader who led a decade-long anti-monarchy Maoist movement in the Hindu-majority Himalayan nation, which dethroned the last king, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, in [] The post Can Nepal elections favour the return of Hindu monarchy? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 4 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

Free Health Check program reaches 10.5 million participants in 2026

Chief of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Muhammad Qodari reported that from January to February 2026, the Free ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Indonesia's energy supply safe despite Middle East conflict: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Middle East conflict involving the United ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

Indonesian VP urges teachers, parents to boost AI literacy

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized the importance of readiness among all societal elements in facing ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 8:48 pm

VP Gibran warns: AI must not replace critical thinking in daily life

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka highlighted the importance of upholding ethics and strengthening critical ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Bangladeshs Political Reset Meets a Geoeconomic Reckoning

Dhakas real challenge is to convert political change into economic credibility amid mounting external shocks.

The Diplomat 4 Mar 2026 7:53 pm

Iranian warship sank by American sub in Indian Ocean, US defence secretary says

Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.

BBC 4 Mar 2026 7:32 pm

U.S. carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, Pentagon chief says

The U.S. strike triggered a distress call and the Sri Lankan armed forces launched a search and rescue operation

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:03 pm

Indonesia stresses security in building future capital Nusantara

Indonesia is prioritizing advanced defense and cybersecurity systems in building its future capital, Nusantara, in East ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

BRIN study projects GDP boost from free meals program

Research by Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) shows the Government's Free Nutritious ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 6:37 pm

Indonesia, Kazakhstan explore cultural cooperation

Indonesias Culture Minister Fadli Zon welcomed plans for deeper collaboration with Kazakhstan during a meeting ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 6:24 pm

Iran-Israel war: A daybyday rundown of the escalating crisis

A joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have plunged West Asia into a fastspreading war, with Tehran and its allies launching retaliatory strikes across Israel, the Gulf and U.S. bases.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 6:14 pm

Indonesia launches first rice exports for Hajj Pilgrims

Indonesia has begun exporting 2,280 tonnes of rice to Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the nation supplies its ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 5:44 pm

U.K. charters first repatriation flight for British stranded due to West Asia conflict

The U.K. said it will deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster security around its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

Imaginary, invented threat: Russia says U.S. attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power

Without mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump by name, Foreign Ministry spokesperson alluded to his call for Iranians to take power from the clerical leadership

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Spain's Sanchez stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump's trade threat

It's not clear how Mr. Trump would cut off trade with Spain, a European Union member. The EU negotiates trade on behalf of all its 27 members

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:09 pm

Herbalife Announces Cristiano Ronaldo Invests $7.5 Million in Pro2col Technology

Herbalife Ltd.(NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, announced global ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 3:28 pm

Kung Fu Meets Spring -- Unitree Spring Festival Gala Robots Present Cyber Real Kung Fu in the Year of the Horse

As the new year begins and all things renew, on the stage of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala of China Media ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 3:22 pm

Indonesian VP Gibran explores IoT education at Bandung junior high

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the implementation of education anchored in the internet of ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 3:12 pm

Myanmar junta to ration fuel for private vehicles, blaming shipping disruptions in West Asia

The NDSC warned businesses and individuals not to hoard fuel for resale at inflated prices, saying that violators would be prosecuted

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:10 pm

Indonesian Minister urges creative kids' menus for Free Meals Program

Indonesian Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji urged nutrition fulfillment service units ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 2:51 pm

Indonesia's PPN Ministry backs North Penajam Paser as buffer for IKN

Indonesias National Development Planning (PPN) Ministry has voiced its readiness to assist North Penajam Paser ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 2:40 pm

WSBP Concrete Supply for ProbolinggoBanyuwangi Toll Road Package 3 Nearing Completion, Ahead of 2026 Eid Homecoming

Jakarta (ANTARA)- PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (ticker code: WSBP) continue to ensure the smooth supply of ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 2:16 pm

Iran war: Congress taking first votes as debate rages about U.S. goals

The votes in Congress this week represented potentially consequential markers of just where lawmakers stand on the war as they look ahead to midterm elections and the consequences of the conflict

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 2:01 pm